playoff berth

Roy Halladay gave up no runs on 6 six hits, helping the Phillies...

Topix - Sports News  Thu, 09/15/2011 - 08:33

Roy Halladay tossed a six-hit shutout and the Philadelphia Phillies clinched a playoff berth Wednesday by edging the Houston Astros 1-0 in the finale of a three-game series at Minute Maid Park.


 

Wings put champs on the ropes

Topix - Sports News  Sun, 04/10/2011 - 14:22

Jimmy Howard made 33 saves and the Detroit Red Wings kept defending Stanley Cup champion Chicago from clinching the final playoff berth in the Western Conference with a 4-3 victory over the Blackhawks on Sunday.


 

'Melo, Knicks inch closer to first playoff berth since '04

SI.com  Mon, 03/28/2011 - 22:51

Carmelo Anthony called it "almost a must win" and the slumping Knicks played like it. New York edged the Magic 113-106 in overtime behind 'Melo's 39 points to end a six-game slide.


 

NFL Week 17 scoreboard

FOXSports.com News  Sun, 01/02/2011 - 11:57

Bucs open fire vs. Saints in final stand for playoff berth.


 

Saints hold off Falcons for playoff berth

FOXSports.com News  Tue, 12/28/2010 - 01:46

Saints send message to Falcons with fourth-quarter comeback.


 

Don Banks: Saints gain psychological edge in gritty win over Fal...

SI.com  Tue, 12/28/2010 - 01:11

The Saints earned a playoff berth with a 17-14 win in Atlanta. The defending Super Bowl champs may have also gained psychological edge in a potential rematch, writes Don Banks.


 

Joe Sheehan: Braves closing in on playoff berth

SI.com  Thu, 09/30/2010 - 01:55

Thursday may be a very big day, if you're a Braves fan. Joe Sheehan discusses their playoff hopes, Bobby Cox's touch with his starters, the Rockies' demise and the lack of AL drama.